Design

The design process is a systematic, problem solving procedure the landscape designer applies to a wide variety of design challenges. I will help you solve your site problems and avoid costly mistakes, educate you on what is involved in quality design, and assist you in the decision making process for your landscape. Every client, site and residence is unique! I do an inventory of the client, site and residence to establish and define existing elements and the changes that need to occur based on your needs and priorities. Designer utilizes client consultation information, site inventory and analysis, and additional site visits to develop a conceptual plan. Concept plan shows all existing and proposed design elements in a functional, cohesive manner. After a review of concept plan with owner, designer creates master plan; a unified, detailed plan that show specific plants, plant tables, structures, hardscape elements, and implementation notes.

Consultation

Meet with the client and discuss landscape problems and potentials and how to solve them. A through site walk-through and discussion will teach you how to wind up with the landscape you have dreamed about. I will show you how your landscape can enhance your lifestyle, save on water and energy, and increase your property value.

Construction Consulting Services

Locate competent landscape contractor for implementation. Communicate design intent to contractor. Hold pre-implementation meetings between owner and contractor. Setup and select hardscape materials, mark out lines, borders, locations of structures, and hardscape elements. Setup, select, order, and place plants for landscape installation. Provide written documentation on all implementation meetings, procedures, and decisions, during the construction process. Act as a neutral party between owner and contractor(s) to resolve any problems between landscape contractor(s) and owner. Verify design is implemented properly consulting with contractor(s) on grading, irrigation, hardscape, landscape, and lighting. Final walk-through of completed landscape with owner; includes as-built plan reflecting all project changes.

Qualified Landscape Contractors Who Install Most of My Designs:

Land Surveying: Utah Surveys, Dennis Bailey-801.561.8444

Maintenance

Either the installation contractor or another contracts with the client to maintain their landscape after the installation. Designer offers maintenance tips to owner.

"There's a relationship between the value of what we create and what we're paid for creating it." David Tisherman, 2008